JPH0810055A - Storage furniture for small computer equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] Space-saving storage of the computer body,
Provided is a storage furniture for a small computer device which can store computer-related articles in a place adjacent to it. [Structure] An open type storage section OS having openings at the front and back and a closed type storage section CS having an openable and closable space provided adjacent to the open type storage section OS.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to furniture for housing a computer body of a small computer device such as a personal computer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a small computer device used for office work is composed of a computer main body, a display device, a keyboard, a printer and the like. Such a computer device uses, for example, a dedicated desk having a multi-tiered shelves below the top plate, or a normal desk and a storage box having shelves that can be arranged in a space below the top plate. It will be installed. In that case, the computer main body that allows the floppy disk (hereinafter referred to as FD) and the CDROM to be inserted and removed from the front is
It is installed on the top plate of a dedicated desk or on a shelf below it, or stored in the storage box.
Usually, in the storage box, the front surface is opened so as to prepare the operation for taking in and out the FD and the like, and the rear surface is also opened for easy wiring of cables with the display device and the like. It has a shape that is virtually the same as a shelf.

[0003]

By the way, when using a computer, many application softwares are installed, and a manual is attached to each of them. Keeping such a manual near the computer device is convenient for use.

However, in the above-mentioned dedicated desk or storage box, even though the computer main body and the shelf for mounting the printer are provided, it is possible to store the related articles such as the manual and the system floppy disk. There was no space to store it. Therefore, when it was needed during use, it had to be taken away from the installation place of the computer device to the storage place. In addition, if those items are stored on the shelf, it may fall from the shelf, or it may be unfavorable for security to put the item on the shelf with the data FD or the like left unattended for storage. was there.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to solve such a problem.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention takes the following measures. That is, the storage furniture for a small computer device according to the present invention comprises an open type storage section having openings at the front and rear, and a closed type storage section provided adjacent to the open type storage section and having an openable / closable space. It is characterized by

In order to improve the usability of the closed type storage unit, the closed type storage unit may be formed of a drawer.

In order to effectively prevent the contents such as the computer main body from falling from the back surface of the open type storage unit, the area of the opening of the back side of the open type storage unit may be reduced.

[0009]

With this structure, the computer main body can be stored in the open type storage section and the computer-related articles related to the computer device can be stored in the closed type storage section. Since the open-type storage unit and the closed-type storage unit are adjacent to each other, the computer-related article can be immediately taken out when necessary.

Further, if the openable / closable closed type storage unit is made of a drawer, the opening / closing can be facilitated, the articles can be taken in and out easily, and the usability can be improved.

Further, by reducing the area of the opening of the rear face of the open type storage part, it is possible to prevent the stored items from dropping from the rear side of the open type storage part.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

The storage furniture 1 for a small computer device shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 is for storing a computer main body 2 of a small computer device 5 including a computer main body 2, a monitor 3 and a keyboard 4, and is made of sheet metal. The furniture main body 6 and the drawer 7 are provided. Then, on the upper part of the storage furniture main body 6, an open type storage part O having openings in the front and rear
A closed type storage section CS having a space that can be opened and closed by the lower portion of the storage furniture main body 6 and the drawer 7 is formed in the lower portion thereof.

The housing furniture body 6 includes a side plate 10 which is integrally formed with a back surface portion 8 and has an opening 9 in an upper portion of the back surface portion 8,
The side plate 10 includes a top plate 11 mounted on the upper end of the side plate 10 and a shelf plate 12 installed between the side plates 10.
Reinforcement members 13 are provided between the lower end portions of the two, and casters 14 are provided at the four corners of the bottom portion. This storage furniture body 6
Is, for example, a desk 22 with a height of 70 cm as shown in FIG.
The size is, for example, 65 cm in height, 50 cm in depth, and 40 cm in width so that it can be stored under the top plate 23.

The drawer 7 is arranged in the storage furniture main body 6 so as to be taken out, and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape having an end plate 15 on the front surface and opening on the upper surface. This drawer 7
It has a capacity for accommodating computer-related items such as an FD, a CDROM, a manual, and wirings (not shown).
Further, on the lower surface of the drawer 7, there is provided a caster 16 that functions so that a rail (not shown) that supports the drawer 7 is not loaded when the drawer 7 is pulled out. Further, the end plate 15 is formed with a downward cutout window 17 which can be touched from the upper surface side.
Plays the role of a handle for pulling out.

More specifically, the open type storage unit OS includes the side plate 1
0, the top plate 11, the shelf plate 12, and the back surface portion 8 of the side plate 10. The open-type storage section OS has an opening 21 on the front surface, and an opening 9 formed on the back surface 8 so that its area is smaller than the area of the front opening 21.
And is provided on the upper part of the storage furniture main body 6. Further, a cover body 18 made of synthetic resin is fitted on the cut end surface of the opening 9.

The closed type storage section CS includes a side plate 10 and a shelf plate 12.
It is composed of a space formed by and the above-mentioned drawer 7 that can be taken out in the space, and is provided in the lower portion of the storage furniture main body 6, that is, below the open storage portion OS.

In such a configuration, the computer main body 2 is housed in the open housing OS as shown in FIG. At this time, the computer main body 2 is placed on the shelf plate 12 with the front surface of the computer main body 2 having the FD and CDROM insertion openings 19 and 20 facing the opening 21 on the front surface of the open-type storage unit OS. . Further, the wiring (not shown) extending from the back surface of the computer main body 2 is connected to the monitor 3 and a power supply (not shown) through an opening 9 which is an opening of the back surface portion 8 of the open type storage section OS. Further, the computer-related equipment is stored in the closed storage CS. Also,
The storage furniture body 6 is stored under the top plate 23 of the desk 22 as shown in FIG.

With such a configuration, the computer main body 2 is stored in the small computer storage furniture 1 that can be stored under the top plate 23 of the desk 22, so that the desk 2
It is not necessary to place the computer main body 2 on the second top plate 23, and the space on the top plate 23 can be effectively used. Further, since the small-sized computer device storage furniture 1 can be stored under the top plate 23 of the desk 22, no special space for storing the small-sized computer device storage furniture 1 is required. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the space of the entire room in which the storage furniture 1 for a small computer device is placed.

Further, since the closed type storage section CS is provided under the open type storage section OS for storing the computer main body 2, the computer type articles such as FD, CDROM, manual and wiring are provided in the closed type storage section CS. Can be stored. Therefore, it is easy to take out the computer-related article when necessary, and the risk of losing the computer-related article is reduced.

Since the openable and closable closed type storage section CS is composed of the drawer 7, it can be effectively utilized deep inside the closed type storage section CS, and the usability of the closed type storage section CS is improved and space is saved. It can be effectively used.

Since the area of the opening 9 of the rear surface portion 8 of the open type storage portion OS is made smaller than the area of the front surface opening portion 21, the computer main body which is the storage object from the rear surface portion 8 of the open type storage portion OS. 2 can be effectively prevented from falling. Further, since the back surface 8 is formed integrally with the side plate 10, the back surface 8 and the opening 9 of the storage furniture main body 6 are formed.
It is possible to reinforce.

Further, an integrated cover body 18 made of synthetic resin is formed on the cut end surface of the opening 9 of the rear surface portion 8 of the open type storage portion OS.
Since the cut end face is not exposed,
It is possible to avoid the risk of fingers or wires getting caught there and getting injured.

The present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments described above, and for example, the open type storage part and the closed type storage part may be arranged upside down or left and right. Also, the number of each is not limited to one, and a plurality may be provided. Further, the sizes of the open type storage unit and the closed type storage unit are not limited to those in the illustrated embodiment.

The size of the storage furniture main body is not limited to that of this embodiment, and may be any size as long as it can be stored under the top plate of the desk.

Further, as the closed type storage section, instead of the drawer, a door may be provided on the front surface to form the closed type storage section.

Further, the opening of the rear portion of the open type storage portion has a substantially same area as the front opening portion, and the synthetic resin cover body for reducing the area of the opening is fitted to the opening portion formed in the rear portion. It is also possible to reduce the area of the rear opening so that the main body of the computer does not easily drop and the wiring work becomes difficult by inserting the computer.

In addition, various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0029]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, since the computer main body is stored in the storage furniture for the small computer device which can be stored under the top plate of the desk, the computer main body is placed on the top plate. There is no need to put it, and the space on the top plate can be effectively used. In addition, the FD and CDR are located adjacent to the space where the computer is stored.
Since the space for accommodating the computer-related items such as the OM, the manual, and the wiring is provided, the computer-related items can be easily taken out when necessary, and the risk of losing the computer-related items can be eliminated.

Since the openable and closable closed type storage section is made of a drawer, it can be effectively used deep inside the closed type storage section, and the space can be effectively used and the usability can be improved.

Since the area of the opening of the rear part of the open type storage part is reduced, it is possible to effectively prevent the stored items from falling from the rear part of the open type storage part.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the same embodiment as seen from the back side.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... Storage furniture for small computer device 7 ... Drawer OS ... Open type storage section CS ... Closed type storage section

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A small computer device comprising: an open-type storage section having front and rear openings; and a closed-type storage section provided adjacent to the open-type storage section and having an openable / closable space. Storage furniture for. 2. The storage furniture for a small computer device according to claim 1, wherein the closed type storage portion is a drawer. 3. The storage furniture for a small computer device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the open type storage portion reduces the area of the opening of the back surface portion.